Top stories in Israel on August 1, 2026

1. Ransom notes tied to Nancy Guthrie kidnapping released six months into unsolved case (14 outlets, 3 countries)
2. Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 9 (33 outlets, 9 countries)
3. From Hamas disarmament to governance in Gaza, the five challenges of the new Gaza plan - analysis (8 outlets, 7 countries)